Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

This is a PRN (as needed) position.

About Company:

At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

Our benefits include:

• Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.

• Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.

• Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.

• Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.

• Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.

• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.

• Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.

• Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

At Bradford Health Services, we don’t just invest in our patients—we invest in our people.

About the Role:

The Registered Nurse at Madison plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services to patients across various medical settings. This position focuses on providing direct patient care, ensuring that each individual receives personalized and effective treatment plans tailored to their unique health needs. The nurse will be responsible for educating patients and their families about health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care to promote long-term wellness. Additionally, the role involves specialized skills such as wound care management and telemetry monitoring to support patients with acute and chronic conditions. Ultimately, the Registered Nurse serves as a patient advocate, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance the overall quality of care within the healthcare facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing).
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• 2 years clinical experience in a hospital, healthcare, or behavioral health-related setting preferred.
• Proficiency in direct patient care and nursing practices.
• If recovering, two (2) years of continuous verifiable sobriety.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions.
• Educate patients and their families on health maintenance and post-treatment care instructions.
• Monitor patients using telemetry equipment to detect cardiac and other physiological changes requiring intervention.
• Advocate for patients’ rights and needs, ensuring ethical and compassionate care is delivered at all times.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and update individualized care plans.
• Deliver nursing care in medical, surgical, and pediatric settings, adapting to the specific requirements of each patient population.
• Document patient information accurately and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Maintain an environment conducive to well-being, safety, and provide health teaching and counseling to patients and staff.
• The ability to perform waived testing.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not appear impaired or disoriented, but rather must present coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to patients' needs and concerns.
• Regular attendance.
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients and prospective clients.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness at to perform the job in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

The required skills such as direct patient care and nursing care are fundamental to daily responsibilities, enabling the nurse to assess and respond to patient needs effectively. Patient education skills are utilized to communicate complex medical information clearly and compassionately, empowering patients to participate actively in their care. Wound care expertise ensures proper treatment and monitoring of injuries, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing. Telemetry skills are critical for continuous cardiac monitoring, allowing timely interventions when abnormalities are detected. Patient advocacy and collaboration with nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals ensure that care plans are comprehensive, patient-centered, and aligned with best practices.